The Official 2017 MLB Winter Meetings thread

[Docwaukee]

1 minute ago, Chuckster70 said:

The good news for us is that shouldn't effect the 2B, 3B, SP and RP markets. 

Let the Giants, Red Sox and Cardinals battle it out for JD Martinez. 

If the Yankees are smart they go with their youth at 2B and 3B. I can't see them go back over the luxury tax for the likes of Moustakas at 3B. 

the whole reason they moved headley was to get below.  Machado available actually helps us because he'll go to a place that would have been in line for Moustakas.  Assuming we can get Moustakas on the cheap.  Which I doubt.  

[Troll Daddy]

Eppler interview was boring at best 

[Chuck]

18 minutes ago, Troll Daddy said:

Eppler interview was boring at best 

Good.

He's not the typical blabber mouth GM that says they're after this guy or that guy. 

What did you want him to say?

[Angelsjunky]

5 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Good.

He's not the typical blabber mouth GM that says they're after this guy or that guy. 

What did you want him to say?

"We're going to make a big splash."

[Troll Daddy]

4 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Good.

He's not the typical blabber mouth GM that says they're after this guy or that guy. 

What did you want him to say?

Exactly what he did say ... nothing. No need to give away any info ... boring is good. Now stop trolling me! 

 

[Chuck]

8 minutes ago, Troll Daddy said:

Exactly what he did say ... nothing. No need to give away any info ... boring is good. Now stop trolling me! 

This is funny coming from you! 

[Chimi]

Speaking of boring, the Winter Meetings have been a total snooze fest. And I’m not even talking about the Angels, it’s been boring in general. Hopefully some stuff starts happening soon.  At least let’s get some good rumors going. 

[Cdaniel]

9 minutes ago, Chimi said:

Speaking of boring, the Winter Meetings have been a total snooze fest. And I’m not even talking about the Angels, it’s been boring in general. Hopefully some stuff starts happening soon.  At least let’s get some good rumors going. 

agreed.  I thought it was starting to pick up a few hours ago but nothing really happened after the trades.

[Angel Oracle]

No rush, still 9 weeks until pitchers/catchers report, In Eppler We Trust.

[ettin]

 

[nando714]

He might not sign till February 

[Angel Oracle]

Never change Borass, never change.    LOL

[Troll Daddy]

33 minutes ago, ettin said:

 

Seriously what the frack ... 75 pages lol. His life story is probably less than 75 pages. 

Can you imagine how many pages he’d have for Trout . 

[Chuck]

75 pages? @ettin's like, hold my beer Boras. 

[wopphil]

Arrieta will be lucky to sniff $100 mil. He certainly isn't getting $200.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

3 hours ago, krAbs said:

Has Eppler made any big free agent signings (not counting Ohtani because the money wasn't that big of a factor there)? He seems to like to stick to trades and fringe free agents. That may be more about budget than anything else, but I'm really curious to see how he does in the FA market.

Well he hasn't really had any money to speak of until Hamilton came of the books this year. He has a significant amount this year so let's see how does with money.

[bloodbrother]

 

[krAbs]

I always get excited when I load this page and see a tweet loading, cuz that tends to mean like..."real" news is happening, and not just us throwing out ideas.

[krAbs]

To break the point from my last post, not REALLY news, but still exciting. At least if you're into Kinsler. Which...I think I am...?

[ten ocho recon scout]

1 hour ago, Troll Daddy said:

Seriously what the frack ... 75 pages lol. His life story is probably less than 75 pages. 

Can you imagine how many pages he’d have for Trout . 

Was thinking the same. What in gods name could take 75 pages. And who would read it?

[ten ocho recon scout]

4 hours ago, Mark68 said:

Maybe we are, just more stealthily than the Phillies.

Maybe were just shy, and we have our friends talk to free agents we like to see if they like us. 

[Cdaniel]

What if we worked a trade for Ian Kinsler and Shane Green?

[UndertheHalo]

If we get Kinsler what’s the answer after  this season ? I’m not interested in these band aid solutions.  We’re back in the same  spot.  We’re experimenting again. 

Honestly unless the Tigers are giving him away I’d rather just let Cowart have the job and deal with it next offseason.  I mean Cowart can bat .230 for us. 

Edited December 12, 2017 by UndertheHalo

[floplag]

2 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

If we get Kinsler what’s the answer after next year this season ? I’m not interested in these band aid solutions.  

Honestly unless the Tigers are giving him away I’d rather just let Cowart have the job and deal with it next offseason.  I mean Cowart can bat .230 for us. 

This is kinda where i am with it as well, i just dont get the interest.  
Someone spell out the plusses for me cause im not seeing them

[T.G.]

If the Angels get Kinsler... I will projectile vomit.